A calmer safety routine.

Security is a series of checks, not a badge. Use this list before a purchase or transfer. Ticking a box does not certify a provider or make an investment safe.

• Confirm the official website and the legal provider serving my country.
• Check the total cash charged, BTC delivered, fees, spread and withdrawal rules.
• Use a unique password and strong multi-factor sign-in, following official instructions.
• Decide who controls the keys and understand the recovery process before funding.
• Keep recovery information private and offline as the wallet’s official instructions require.
• Verify the receiving address and network on my own device before any transfer.
• Save order records and learn the provider’s official support and complaint channels.
• Stop if anyone demands Bitcoin to protect an account, pay a prize fee or unlock returns.

If something feels wrong

Pause the transaction and verify through an official channel you find independently. If you already paid, promptly contact the service and relevant bank, preserve receipts and messages, and report to local consumer protection or law enforcement. Recovery is not guaranteed. Beware of paid “recovery” agents who promise results.

Understand your specific risks

Wallet custody and backups · Giveaway scam warning signs · The full purchase journey

Primary sources

• Bitcoin.org: Securing your wallet
• FTC: Cryptocurrency and scams (U.S. consumer guidance; reporting options differ by country).